LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
Being SCENE |
by Tom Minnuto |
If June was all about Jack, then July is all about Jilland all her parties that come tumbling after. If you dont know Jill, you will. Perhaps youve already been thrilled by Jill? Perhaps she makes you ill? Shes the Social Party Circuit and she swept into Rehoboth over July 4th weekend, her wrath going strong ever since. On July 2nd, the bubbly boys of Brigandine Court held court by inviting a flock of friends to dinner. Good food, fine wine, and merry music by Castle Brigandines own private DJ, Darin Johnson, made the night complete. It was later revealed, however, that owners Jeff Heebner and Gary Fisher were conducting a secret study to determine if finicky gay men would accept or reject their newly built posh palace. The test subjects included some of DCs more scrutinizing socialites such as meticulous Matt Blocher and Matt Alion, demanding Dale Denton, detailed Dave Davis, studious Steve Haden, and party-critical Chris Riss. Each test subject was closely monitored by means of two-way mirrors that were disguised as Garys exquisite artwork. At one point, it appeared that one of the test subjects (who well just call Morgan) discovered one of the two-way mirrors, almost blowing the cover off the experiment. Fortunately, he had only mistaken it for a buddy-booth and was simply trying to insert a quarter. The final data attained from this study will help prepare Jeff and Gary when they unveil their new home to the Rehoboth masses later this summer. Smile! Youll be on candid camera! Meanwhile, attendees of a social gathering at 37 Quillen blacked out. What began as a whirling white party quickly turned into a boisterous black party when the power suddenly cut off. Dapper den mother Dan Kyle found himself scurrying for candles, while hubby marveling Marvin Miller checked to make sure he paid the utility bill on time. Mysteriously, though, the lights in one of the back bedrooms remained on. This caused much confusion for everybody until it was discovered that ex-10 George housemate, Michael Walker, was quietly playing with one of those unpredictable Ouija boards. Apparently he was trying to summon the spirits of all his disciples as any good Jesus would. Of course his attempt failed, but he did manage to bring a little after-life to the party. The next day, there was a bevy of beach blowouts that occurred between the hours of 3 and 8. First, the Blue Moon hosted the opening reception to Murray Archibalds exquisite art show, Awakenings, in which all of his paintings nearly sold out in the first hour. Next, The LOVE99 sponsor party was held at the home of James DOrta where the usual supporters of the five-year old AIDS benefit rubbed shoulders. Then Melissa Clink hosted her annual BBQ at her Delaware Avenue Bed & Breakfast, At Melissas. But most of the Poodle Beach boys brushed the sand from their sweaty bodies and headed over to 122A Laurel for a post-beach pick me up. This dirty cocktail party went over very well until the bar abruptly ran out of alcohola queens worst nightmare. As the shocking news of no alcohol sprinted through the crowd, Philadelphia urban artist Brian Petro began snapping photographs, capturing all the horrified faces on film so that he can use them as elements in his next body of work entitled, "Life Without Rolling Rock." The prize for most horrified face went to the entire house of 901 King Charles, not because the alcohol ran out, but because the labels didnt read Stoli. A few blocks over, 104 Stockley and company were paying tribute to Eartha Kitt while rumors of an all day party at the notorious 211 Lake loft circulated about town. Later in the night, 10 George hosted its explosive annual July 4th party where the hunky, shirtless bartenders gave new meaning to the drink "buttery nipple." Letting all of Rehoboth know which beach house is the most fabulous when it comes to drag, Lady Liberty a.k.a Cliff LashOn and her 208 Rodettes arrived right at the partys peak to serenade Yankee Doodle Dandy from the balcony. Of course this was just a sample of what The Rod Squad can do with a little mascara. See below for details on their annual drag party happening this weekend. Itll be Shagnificant! On Sunday the 4th, your roving reporter Glenn-da from the Rehoboth Beach Gayzette hosted a party at B15 Branchwood Drive, and carving another notch on his party post was Tony Burns at 7 Lake Comegys, who told stories around a campfire before heading out to Rehoboths annual fundraiser, LOVE. If you were at LOVE, then you already know that DJ Darryl Strickland was dazzling and delightful. Because of all the hard work from LOVE organizer, Mark Aquirre, and those who supported it, LOVE99 raised approximately $30,000 to be distributed to SCAC and CAMP Rehoboth. There couldnt have been a better LOVE after-hours party than the one held at the new home of Rob Ramierez. Adding to his collection of breath-taking homes in gay meccas, which include the Fire Island Pines and South Beach, Robs impeccable chateau in the Rehoboth Pines is to die for. The guest list for the post-LOVE soiree combined Rehoboths crme de la crme with movers and shakers from the East and West Coast, including a certain public figure that recently came out. According to Rob, the hardest part about having a flawless party is "finding guests still in your whirlpool two days after the party is over." Jacuzzi for twelve, anyone? Last weekend, 312 Bayard took us back to the Wild Wild West where the cowboys were the best and saloon girls had big breasts. Brian Barbarellas saloon whore didnt have any problem propositioning the men, but Chris LimpRisss gay cowboy did have some trouble keeping his loaded pistol in its holster. Going against the old west theme was Jeff Brouilette and his 605 Scarborough posse, who dressed as modern day divasincluding Patti Labelle, Madonna, Audrey Hepburn, Peggy Lee, Tina Turner, Ethel Merman and Celine Dion. Little did they know, the Renegades premiere diva of all divas, Christopher Petersen, was observing from a nearby corner. When later asked what he thought of the amateurs, Petersen replied, "Someone please send those girls Back to the Future!" Once the old west dust had settled, dancing began at Cloud 9 with music by Buc. It was on the dance floor that co-owner Aaron Flamm invited people to his after-hours party at 167 Columbia (where Buc was the DJ once more). He called this late night shindig "The Risk Party." Invitees were given a game piece from the board game Risk that they had to present at the door in order to be admitted. Once inside, guests were relieved to find that the riskiest business going on was innocent game playing. Gay-related strategic board games such as "Gayopoly," "Popperation," and "Poop Chutes and Bladders" occupied everyones time. Lance Schema is to make the x-video versions of the games later this fall. This weekend (Saturday), dont miss the HRC third annual national dinner Captains party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of 1 Robinson, and laterits the party youve waited all year for208 Rodneys Austin Powers meets The Valley of the Dolls from 9 p.m. to midnight. Responsible for such past successes as The Wild, Wild Chest Party, The Hot Rod Drag Race Party, and last summers Delmarva Swimsuit Pageant, these reigning queens have their high heels set on snagging the Poodle Award for Best Party for the third year in a row. This year, just call them The Rod Squad, and have a shaggy good time. Finally, on Saturday the 24th, join Kevina Loveless and 115 Stockley from 9 p.m. to midnight for their surprise-theme party. A surprise theme could mean almost anythingincluding no party at all. Guess well wait and see. Tom Minnuto wanted us to remind you that if you havent gotten your copy of BEACH BOOK 99 you can pick one up at CAMP Rehoboth, next to Lambda Rising. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 9, No. 9, July 16, 1999 |